The mustard seed represents a small but growing faith. The mustard seed starts small but grows into a tree large enough for birds to nest in its branches. But He also knows of our great potential. The Lord understands our mortal weakness. However, the Lord put those fears to rest through the words of the Book of Mormon prophet Alma. At times we may wonder if we can possibly muster enough faith to receive the blessings that we so desperately need. “Deny not the power of God,” the prophet Moroni declared, “for he worketh by power, according to the faith of the children of men.” 5 It is our faith that unlocks the power of God in our lives.Īnd yet, exercising faith can seem overwhelming. True repentance begins with faith that Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse, heal, and strengthen us. Allowing God to prevail in our lives begins with faith that He is willing to guide us. According to the Apostle Paul, “Without faith it is impossible to please : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” 3Įverything good in life-every potential blessing of eternal significance-begins with faith. No other message can eliminate contention in our society.įaith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power. 2 No other message is more filled with hope. No other message is more vital to our happiness-now and forever.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is exactly what is needed in this confused, contentious, and weary world.Įach of God’s children deserves the opportunity to hear and accept the healing, redeeming message of Jesus Christ. Thankfully, even a pandemic has not been able to slow the onward march of His truth. The Church of Jesus Christ is a global church. Truly, the blessings of the gospel are for every race, language, and people. This morning, we have heard from Church leaders who come from every populated continent on earth. If you have responded to your trials with a stronger discipleship, this past year will not have been in vain. I pray constantly that, through it all, you will feel the Lord’s unfailing love for you. I marvel at your resilience and spiritual strength in the face of illness, loss, and isolation. We love Him and gratefully worship Him and our Heavenly Father.ĭuring the past six months, we have continued to grapple with a global pandemic.
1 The atoning sacrifice and Resurrection of Jesus Christ changed each of our lives forever. My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful for the privilege of speaking with you on this Easter Sunday.
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